Backsheesh!

<p>Embark on a captivating journey through the 19th-century Orient with Backsheesh! a vivid account of life and adventures across the Atlantic down the Danube through the Crimea and into the heart of the Ottoman Empire. This richly descriptive narrative unveils the sights and scenes of Turkey Greece Asia Minor Syria Palestine and Egypt offering a unique glimpse into a world long past.</p> <p>Experience the allure of the Nile venture into Nubia and traverse the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Middle East. Filled with humorous sketches and keen observations Backsheesh! provides an engaging and insightful perspective on a region steeped in history and tradition. A timeless travelogue that captures the spirit of exploration and the charm of a bygone era this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history and culture of the Orient.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>